Over 0–100 km/h, Atto 3 Extended Range wins (7,41 s vs 8,36 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Atto 3 Extended Range | MG5 Long Range FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,41 s−0,95 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,57 s−0,70 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,20 s | 29,07 s+0,13 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 185 km/h−25 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,58 kg/hp | 8,33 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Atto 3 Extended Range | MG5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,27 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,43 s | 6,45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,41 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,03 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,03 s | 19,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,57 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,20 s | 29,07 stight gap |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 185 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Atto 3 Extended Range hits 100 km/h in 7.41 s versus 8.36 s for the MG5 Long Range FWD. At this point, the Atto 3 Extended Range leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Atto 3 Extended Range is doing 121 km/h against 121 km/h for the MG5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Atto 3 Extended Range crosses the line in 15.57 s versus 16.27 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Atto 3 Extended Range maxes out at 160 km/h while the MG5 Long Range FWD keeps accelerating towards 185 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.67 s.
Around 958 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the MG5 Long Range FWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 25 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the MG5 Long Range FWD finishes in 29.07 s versus 29.19 s. The 0.13 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Atto 3 Extended Range is capped at 160 km/h, the MG5 Long Range FWD at 185 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.58 kg/hp vs 8.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.50 seconds. The 0.95 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Atto 3 Extended Range wins (7,41 s vs 8,36 s).
Atto 3 Extended Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,41 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Atto 3 Extended Range: 204 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp. MG5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
Atto 3 Extended Range: 160 km/h. MG5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.